SAVE THE DATE: CAFE’S JANUARY PEDAGOGY SERIES
ENGAGING LITERACIES: INTENTIONAL APPROACHES TO STUDENT LEARNING
When: January 7–9, 2026
Where: via Zoom
Registration: COMING SOON
Join us for a two-day exploration of literacies as tools for meaningful engagement and learning. No matter what you teach, you are teaching literacies– fundamental building blocks of learning from reading and writing to news literacy and emotional intelligence. This year’s series features workshops designed to help faculty strengthen course design, deepen student engagement, and integrate literacy development into your teaching. Faculty will have the opportunity to explore these literacies within the context of their own disciplines and leave with practical strategies to apply in the spring semester.
Upon completion of the Pedagogy Series, faculty should be able to:
- Identify the role of multiple and intersecting literacies in supporting student learning across disciplines.
- Reflect on their own teaching practices and identify actionable next steps to strengthen literacy development in upcoming courses.
- Design or revise course activities and assignments that incorporate targeted literacies.
CREATING YOUR PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO
Facilitator: Carl Harvey, Asst. Director CAFE
Date: Wednesday, December 3rd, 3:30-5:00 pm, Allen 308
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/NxzqkQvhauLS2Yx4A
This 90-minute workshop is designed to help all first-year, tenure-track faculty, clinicians, and lecturers create/revise their professional portfolios. Attendees will learn about Longwood University’s promotion and tenure (P&T) review process, review relevant sections of the Faculty Policies and Procedures Manual (FPPM), and develop strategies for presenting themselves effectively to the multiple audiences that review professional portfolios. Included will be time to work on your portfolio.
As CAFE is not involved in the P&T process, attendees are asked to discuss departmental and college requirements with their department chairs before attending the workshop.
From DEC
RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN BROWSER INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
When: December 2nd @ 2pm
Where: Zoom
Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/464726632680719960
This training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams in Canvas. The training will cover:
- How to use LockDown Browser to prevent digital cheating testing environments
- How to use Respondus Monitor to protect exam integrity and confirm student identity
- The student perspective
- Review of the assessment data collected
- Best practices and tips for success
From DEC
CANVAS STUDIO WORKSHOPS
When: December 15th @ 2pm
Where: Zoom
Register: https://forms.gle/b7ACvjceanfKzSGS8
Canvas Studio is an interactive video platform that enhances teaching and learning through multimedia experiences. In this workshop, faculty will learn how to create, upload, and share videos directly within Canvas to support student engagement and active learning. Participants will explore ways to use Studio for discussions, feedback, and assessment to make courses more dynamic and interactive.
MEDITATION
Dates: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 11:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: Zoom https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/95744314696
Mindfulness meditation can significantly improve your mental well-being by helping you manage stress, enhance focus and concentration, and better understand your emotions, all potentially leading to a calmer and more centered life. Current research also indicates potential benefits for physical health, like lowered blood pressure and improved sleep quality. Join Renee Gutiérrez to create a pause in your day. All are welcome for a brief, guided meditation; no previous experience is required.
SYNC YOUR CALENDARS: 2025-2026 CAFE SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Pre-Semester Pedagogy Series on Literacies January 7-9, 2026
Faculty Well-Being Week March 30-April 3, 2026
Teaching and Learning Institute May 12, 2026
ON-GOING
FOCUSED PRODUCTIVITY SESSIONS
Join CAFE for Pomodoro sessions again this semester. All faculty and staff are welcome. The sessions use a focused cycle: set a goal, work towards it for 25 minutes, and then take a five-minute break. You will repeat the cycle three times. Choose the session that fits your needs:
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Pomodoro Work Session– Naomi Johnson |
Thursdays @ 10:00-11:30 https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/my/drnaomi
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Pomodoro Research Session with Renee Gutiérrez |
Fridays @ 9:30-11:00 https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/95514040489
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Graduate Faculty Pomodoro Work Session with Carl Harvey |
Mondays @ 9:30- 11:00 https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/95717333901
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Wonderful Women @ Work (for women in leadership positions) with Pam Tracy and Sarah Tanner-Anderson--your ACE VA Women’s Network institutional representatives |
Mondays@ 9-10:30 @ https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/my/tannerandersonsl
Wednesdays @ 9-10:30 am @ https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/my/tracypj |
MEDITATION
Dates: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 11:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: Zoom https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/95744314696
Mindfulness meditation can significantly improve your mental well-being by helping you manage stress, enhance focus and concentration, and better understand your emotions, all potentially leading to a calmer and more centered life. Current research also indicates potential benefits for physical health, like lowered blood pressure and improved sleep quality. Join Renee Gutiérrez to create a pause in your day. All are welcome for a brief, guided meditation; no previous experience is required.
SYNC YOUR CALENDARS: 2025-2026 CAFE SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Pre-Semester Pedagogy Series on Literacies January 7-9, 2026
Faculty Well-Being Week March 30-April 3, 2026
Annual Teaching and Learning Institute May 12, 2026